Contact North has published the first two articles in an eight-part series on understanding online learning through the writings and research of Dr. Tony Bates. The current articles explore the drivers of change in teaching and learning, key building building blocks of online learning, and planning for effective teaching with technologies. Bates’s guidance for faculty interested in teaching with technology include: ensure that the benefits of integrating technology justify the investment, plan for enough course development and design time, seek specialist assistance and support, and collaborate.
http://www.contactnorth.ca/trends-directions/understanding-building-blocks-online-learning